Forest Worker Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Landscapers Wanted | Labourers, Leading Hands & Designer

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Work on high-end residential landscaping projects
Clear career growth from Labourer to Leadership roles
Supportive team culture with hands-on training

Work on high-end residential landscaping projects
Clear career growth from Labourer to Leadership roles
Supportive team culture with hands-on training

Be part of a passionate team creating outdoor spaces across Auckland. We offer hands-on experience, strong team culture, and clear pathways for growth

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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Waingake Ngahere Ora - Field Team

at Gisborne District Council

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

Full time fixed term role until July 2027
Outdoor, hands-on conservation and monitoring work
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day + reduced health insurance

Full time fixed term role until July 2027
Outdoor, hands-on conservation and monitoring work
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day + reduced health insurance

Restore native ngahere in the Waingake catchment through hands-on fieldwork, trapping, monitoring and weed control. Fixed term to July 2027.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

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Listed fifteen days ago

Office Administrator

at ForestryCo Limited

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$30 – $33 per hour

Flexible hours with work-from-home options
Accounts-focused role using Xero in a growing business
Grow your skills in a practical, down-to-earth team

Flexible hours with work-from-home options
Accounts-focused role using Xero in a growing business
Grow your skills in a practical, down-to-earth team

Accounts-focused admin role supporting Xero invoicing, payments, and records within a growing forestry business.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

15d ago

Listed three days ago

FORESTRY WORKER

at Cornerstone Forestry

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

Cornerstone Forest Services Limited are looking to hire Forestry Workers in the Gisborne area.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

3d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Landscapers Wanted | Labourers, Leading Hands & Designer

at Parrot Landscaping

This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland

Work on high-end residential landscaping projects
Clear career growth from Labourer to Leadership roles
Supportive team culture with hands-on training

Work on high-end residential landscaping projects
Clear career growth from Labourer to Leadership roles
Supportive team culture with hands-on training

Be part of a passionate team creating outdoor spaces across Auckland. We offer hands-on experience, strong team culture, and clear pathways for growth

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

14d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Riwaka - Winter Pruning & Tree Training

at FarmRight Ltd

This is a Full time job

Riwaka, Tasman

Riwaka Based - near Motueka
Fixed Term (mid Jun-Oct26)

Riwaka Based - near Motueka
Fixed Term (mid Jun-Oct26)

We are looking for fit, reliable individuals who are keen to be part of our team in Riwaka, Tasman.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

22h ago

Listed seven days ago

Ecological Restoration Field Crew

at Scrub Ecology Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Wainui, Auckland

$27 – $30 per hour

Ongoing training and support.
Industry leading nursery.
Excellent team culture.

Ongoing training and support.
Industry leading nursery.
Excellent team culture.

Hands-on conservation work! Plant natives, control pests, and make a real impact with Scrub Ecology.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

7d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Restoration Field Workers

at NetYourJob

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Hands-on work in an outdoor environment
Full training available
Supportive, close-knit team passionate about what they do

Hands-on work in an outdoor environment
Full training available
Supportive, close-knit team passionate about what they do

Looking for meaningful outdoor work where you can make a real difference to New Zealand’s environment?

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

14d ago

Listed seven days ago

Nursery Production Assistant

at Goom Landscapes

This is a Full time job

Harewood, Canterbury

$25 – $28 per hour

Passionate about plants? Join our thriving nursery team.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

7d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Appleby - Winter Pruning & Tree Training

at FarmRight Ltd

This is a Full time job

Appleby, Tasman

Appleby Based - near Richmond
Fixed Term (mid Jun-Oct26)

Appleby Based - near Richmond
Fixed Term (mid Jun-Oct26)

We are looking for fit, reliable individuals who are keen to be part of our team in Appleby, Nelson.

subClassification: HorticultureHorticulture

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

22h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Te Rau Hāpai - Group Relief Farm Assistant (Bovine and Ovine)

at Parininihi ki Waitōtara

This is a Full time job

Normanby, Taranaki

Dedicated and hardworking Group Relief Farm Assistant wanted for interesting and varied role in our business

subClassification: Farm LabourFarm Labour

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

13d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

GIS Analyst – Forest Management (Senior / Intermediate)

at OneFortyOne New Zealand Limited

This is a Full time job

Richmond, Tasman

Join our professional forestry team and play a key role in developing the GIS and forest information systems that support a sustainable future.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

16d ago

Listed one day ago

Waingake Ngahere Ora - Field Team

at Gisborne District Council

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

Full time fixed term role until July 2027
Outdoor, hands-on conservation and monitoring work
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day + reduced health insurance

Full time fixed term role until July 2027
Outdoor, hands-on conservation and monitoring work
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day + reduced health insurance

Restore native ngahere in the Waingake catchment through hands-on fieldwork, trapping, monitoring and weed control. Fixed term to July 2027.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

1d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Landscaper

at Natural Habitats

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

• Competitive Compensation
• Career Growth
• Variety of Projects

• Competitive Compensation
• Career Growth
• Variety of Projects

Are you ready to elevate your landscaping career? Natural Habitats is on the lookout for talented Landscapers to join our passionate team

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

29d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

SILVICULTURE OPERATOR-FORESTRY WORKER

at Forestman Contractors Ltd

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

$30 – $40 per hour

Silviculture Operator - Forestry Worker is responsible for carrying out a range of tasks in forest establishment and maintenance.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

22d ago

Listed ten days ago

Pest Free Howick - Ecological Restoration Coordinator

at Otara Waterways and Lake Trust

Immediate start

This is a Part time job

Howick, Auckland(Hybrid)

$33 – $35 per hour

Help restore some of Howick’s most valued natural spaces
Lead and support volunteers making real environmental change
Join a passionate, community-driven conservation team

Help restore some of Howick’s most valued natural spaces
Lead and support volunteers making real environmental change
Join a passionate, community-driven conservation team

Lead restoration projects, support volunteers, and inspire communities to protect nature across Howick Ward

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Trainee Arborist

at Marlborough Lines

This is a Full time job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

Great health & wellbeing employee package
Life, Income & Health Insurance
The chance to be part of community initiatives that MLL is involved in

Great health & wellbeing employee package
Life, Income & Health Insurance
The chance to be part of community initiatives that MLL is involved in

Join Marlborough Lines Limited as a Trainee Arborist at our Taylor Pass Depot. Full-time, permanent role in our Field Services team. Apply now!

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

General Labourer

at Turbo Staff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

$27 - $30 p.h. + Weekly Pay + 50 hrs plus weekly

Attractive hourly rate + Weekly Pay Cycle
Top Projects in NZ + Supportive Team
PPE Covered + Upskilling Opportunity

Attractive hourly rate + Weekly Pay Cycle
Top Projects in NZ + Supportive Team
PPE Covered + Upskilling Opportunity

Are you a reliable General Labourer with experience in frame and truss manufacturing or construction sites? We want to hear from you - apply now!

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

7d ago

Listed nine days ago

Gardener

at Gisborne District Council

This is a Full time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne

Permanent, full-time position with supportive management
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Permanent, full-time position with supportive management
Birthday/wellness leave + Piritahi leave day! Staff discounts at local retailers
Work with and for the community

Love working outdoors? Help keep Tairāwhiti blooming! Join our gardening team maintaining beautiful parks and gardens across the region.

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Arborist - Auckland

at DS Trees Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

$28 – $38 per hour

Expand your arborist career with full support, epic team culture, ongoing training, and a crew that knows how to work hard and have a laugh.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

27d ago

Listed two days ago

Taiao Apprentice – Restoration, Horticulture and Biosecurity

at Porirua City Council

This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

Earn the Living wage in this 4 year apprenticeship

Paid four-year apprenticeship with nationally recognised qualifications
Gain practical skills across horticulture, habitat restoration, & conservation
Support the care and restoration of Porirua’s parks and natural areas

Paid four-year apprenticeship with nationally recognised qualifications
Gain practical skills across horticulture, habitat restoration, & conservation
Support the care and restoration of Porirua’s parks and natural areas

Kickstart your environmental career with a paid apprenticeship restoring Porirua’s natural spaces.

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

2d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Turf Manager

at Pimp my Lawn Weed and Feed Service

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Work, life balance
Outdoors
Join New Zealand's largest & leading lawn care provider!

Work, life balance
Outdoors
Join New Zealand's largest & leading lawn care provider!

Join Our Team as a Lawn Care Specialist in Auckland!

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

19d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Plant Operator

at Kaingaroa Tipu

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Kaingaroa Forest, Bay of Plenty

Fixed Roster
Health and Welfare Insurances
Additional Leave after 1 year of service and long service rewards

Fixed Roster
Health and Welfare Insurances
Additional Leave after 1 year of service and long service rewards

Great opportunity for a machine operator seeking a fixed roster, with health & welfare insurances and incentives on offer.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

13d ago

Listed two days ago

Gardener

at The Botanic Limited Partnership

This is a Full time job

Silverdale, Auckland

Gardener who loves working outdoors, is committed to excellence, and wants to contribute to a purposeful environment.

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

2d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Senior Crew Leaders - Arboriculture

at Treetech Specialist Treecare Ltd.

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive remuneration & relocation packages available.
Job security, through long-term contracts and loyal cliental.
Dedicated in-house Training Manager to support your development.

Competitive remuneration & relocation packages available.
Job security, through long-term contracts and loyal cliental.
Dedicated in-house Training Manager to support your development.

We are looking to fill several leadership roles across our business in Christchurch for experienced Arborists looking to advance their careers.

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

7h ago

Listed ten days ago

Grounds & Landscaping Staff

at Tata Valley Limited

This is a Full time job

Karaka, Auckland

Te Hihi Estate – Full-Time Grounds & Landscaping Staff

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Software Developer - GIS & Forest Systems

at humanlogix

This is a Full time job

Parnell, Auckland

IT role with a genuinely unique environmental dimension
Champion core systems at NZ's largest private forest manager
Parnell based, work with a growing organisation with real purpose for NZ

IT role with a genuinely unique environmental dimension
Champion core systems at NZ's largest private forest manager
Parnell based, work with a growing organisation with real purpose for NZ

Join the largest NZ owner of managed forests and build the systems that support nurturing nature and carbon sequestration at scale.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Arborist Roles – Mangatainoka & Palmerston North

at Scanpower

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

$37 – $42 per hour

$37–$42 per hour + guaranteed 3% Christmas bonus
Southern Cross health insurance + CPI pay increases most years
Stable workload, modern equipment, and strong safety culture

$37–$42 per hour + guaranteed 3% Christmas bonus
Southern Cross health insurance + CPI pay increases most years
Stable workload, modern equipment, and strong safety culture

Work across diverse arboriculture projects with competitive rates, steady work, and room to grow.

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Community Engagement Lead

at Otara Waterways and Lake Trust

This is a Full time job

Otara, Auckland(Hybrid)

$37 – $42 per hour

Make a real difference in local communities and waterways
Diverse role combining community engagement and environmental action
Shape community-led environmental action through the Trust’s work

Make a real difference in local communities and waterways
Diverse role combining community engagement and environmental action
Shape community-led environmental action through the Trust’s work

Lead community engagement, flood resilience and illegal dumping behaviour change initiatives across Ōtara and South Auckland waterways.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

7d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Ranger

at Department of Conservation

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Greymouth, West Coast

Hands-on outdoor role maintaining visitor & heritage assets
Tracks, huts, campgrounds & structures upkeep
Greymouth-based | Full-time | $61K-$67K

Hands-on outdoor role maintaining visitor & heritage assets
Tracks, huts, campgrounds & structures upkeep
Greymouth-based | Full-time | $61K-$67K

Outdoor Ranger role in Greymouth maintaining tracks, huts, and visitor sites while supporting conservation and heritage assets.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

11h ago

Listed two days ago

Data Analyst

at Ministry for Primary Industries

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Permanent, Wellington based position
Turn data into insights that drive better business decisions
Help shape strategy through analysis and reporting

Permanent, Wellington based position
Turn data into insights that drive better business decisions
Help shape strategy through analysis and reporting

Make a difference with data that shapes New Zealand's forests

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Arborist

at Tree Wise Northland Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

$35 – $40 per hour

Work alongside a friendly and supportive team
Work life balance - learn new skills and compentencies!
Above award rates paid

Work alongside a friendly and supportive team
Work life balance - learn new skills and compentencies!
Above award rates paid

Are you looking to change your daily view and tackle a wide variety of tasks with all the BIG gear - then join us! With us, every day is different!

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

28d ago

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